{"product_id":"soviet-bakelite-night-light-slav-1-poltava","title":"Soviet Bakelite Night Light Lamp SLAV-1, Poltava Souvenir, 1987 USSR","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet Bakelite night light lamp is the SLAV-1, a souvenir lamp dedicated to the city of Poltava in Ukraine. The factory stamp on the base shows it was made in February 1987. Three brass medallions decorate the brown case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Souvenir night light lamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e SLAV-1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e City of Poltava, Ukraine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 1987, from the factory stamp on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbolite (Bakelite) and metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three brass medallions: the Glory Monument (Eagle Column), a resting lion (Peter the Great memorial) and a Soviet soldier with an eternal flame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220 V, E14 bulb (not included), original white cord and plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 13-14 cm (5.1-5.5 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory stamp and OTK quality control stamp on the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed and sold as-is. The brown Bakelite case has noticeable structural cracks on the top rim, which affect its visual integrity (see the close-up photos). It has the original vintage cord and plug. The lamp is built for 220 V with a European plug, so buyers in the US and Canada will need a step-up transformer or a plug adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSouvenir lamps like this one were sold as keepsakes of Soviet cities, and the medallions show landmarks of Poltava. Bakelite lamps from this era are known to crack with age. This one suits a collector of Soviet memorabilia or someone looking for a restoration project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681918779541,"sku":"EBAY-406881518201","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-bakelite-night-light-slav-1-poltava-1.jpg?v=1791721678","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-bakelite-night-light-slav-1-poltava","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}